Helpful Hints for Coding SSDI for Gleason Pattern: Prostate

Coding SSDI's
Clinical: Code the Gleason pattern from needle core biopsy or TURP.
Pathological: Code the Gleason pattern from prostatectomy or autopsy.

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What Is the Prostate? The prostate is a small gland that is part of the male reproductive system. Its main job is to produce seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. Where Is It Located? Imagine the bladder, the organ that stores urine, like a balloon. The prostate sits just below the bladder, like a […]

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